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Search for diver who disappeared in Pentland Firth 'very sadly' called off by Coastguard

Lifeboats, helicopters and private vessels were involved in the search off the coast of Swona, near Orkney.

Daily Record

Orkney celebrates historic Norwegian links on nation's constitution day

ORKNEY has celebrated the islands' strong historic links with Norway on their national Constitution Day.

The National (Scotland)

Lorraine Kelly announces debut novel The Island Swimmer

The ITV presenter's first fiction book is inspired by her love of the Orkney Islands and passion for cold water swimming

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Lorraine Kelly announces her debut novel set in Orkney about a wild swimmer

PRESENTER Lorraine Kelly has announced her debut novel, which is due to be published next year.

The National (Scotland)

Loganair lifts off with new Heathrow routes

The airline is now offering connections to Derry, Dundee, Orkney and Shetland

Insider UK

The Scottish island May music festival that brings travellers from all over the world

If you're looking to see more of Scotland's natural beauty, and enjoy some world-class music while you're at it, the Orkney Folk Festival this month is a must-visit.

Daily Record

Further disruption to Orkney ferry services after Pentalina grounding

Additional services have been added by Northlink between Stromness on Orkney and Scrabster on the mainland

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Tourist blunder at Scots historic site as visitors mistake toilet for wishing well

An Orkney tour guide has revealed that a popular 'wishing well' at the historic Skara Brae site is in fact part of a sewer system—with visitors "throwing money down the toilet".

Daily Record

Pentalina grounding causes further travel disruption in Orkney

FERRY services on Orkney face will be disrupted for a further fortnight following the grounding of a Pentland Ferries vessel last month.

The National (Scotland)

Pentland Ferries suspend Orkney route amid investigation into MV Pentalina grounding

Pentland Ferries have said they have cancelled passenger bookings until May 21.

Daily Record

How a laird's wife played a leading role in discovering Orkney's past

‘I WENT to the Mound that afternoon carrying a basket of spring flowers to plant at the Summer seat. On the homeward journey my basket contained a…

The National (Scotland)

Inside Scottish town named 'friendliest' in UK with welcoming locals and low crime rate

The town has gained the reputation as the "most welcoming" in the UK.

Daily Record

Transport minister urges quick probe after Orkney ferry runs aground

TRANSPORT minister Kevin Stewart has called for an investigation into the running aground of a ferry on Orkney to be completed quickly...

The National (Scotland)

Transport minister urges quick probe after ferry runs aground

Smoke was detected in the engine room on Saturday night before the vessel was grounded on Orkney

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Probe launched after ferry runs aground near Orkney and evacuates 60 passengers

Rescue teams were scrambled to the incident near Orkney after RNLI crews received a mayday call.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish couple expecting baby tell of moment ferry ran aground as staff shouted 'hold on'

Gary Brown was travelling with pregnant partner Lauren Haston from Fife when the MV Pentalina got into trouble off the coast of Orkney.

The Independent UK

Investigation under way after ferry runs aground on Orkney

The MV Pentalina is now being surveyed to establish the extent of any damage following the incident on Saturday night.

Daily Record

Passenger describes moment ferry ran aground near Orkney as staff shouted 'hold on'

Gary Brown was travelling with pregnant partner Lauren Haston when the MV Pentalina got into trouble off the coast of Orkney.

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The Independent UK

Passenger ferry refloated after running aground

The MV Pentalina is now being assessed for damage.

The Guardian - UK

Passengers rescued by lifeboat after Orkney ferry runs aground

Coastguard agency says fire was extinguished and all 60 passengers were evacuated safe and well

Daily Record

Lifeboat crew rescues 60 passengers from stranded Scots ferry which ran aground

MV Pentalia was carrying the passengers, including a baby, when it ran into trouble on Orkney but all are safe.

The National (Scotland)

All passengers rescued 'safe and well' after ferry runs aground off Orkney

ALL 60 passengers have been rescued and brought back to land safe and well after a ferry ran aground ...

Evening Standard

Passenger ferry issues mayday and runs aground off Orkney

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

The Independent UK

All passengers safe and well after ferry runs aground

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

The Independent UK

Ferry runs aground on Orkney after smoke detected in engine room

Pentland Ferries said the MV Pentalia became grounded at the village of St Margaret’s Hope.

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